Who's Your Type? 6 Kinds of Guys We've All Dated

There's dating a type—muscular, intellectual, athletic—and then there are types of guys whose personalities, social circles, and hobbies all support their all-too-stereotypical persona. Chances are, you've dated one or all of these types over the course of your dating career. Let's review, shall we? The Bad Boy. He's got a wild side, whether he races his motorcycle in the snow or likes to bind you up in the bedroom. He metes out smart-ass comments and sex appeal in equal doses. And while he's the one you don't want to take home to your parents, he is the guy you can't wait to get home alone. (If you're still chasing bad boys and want to break your addiction, you can! Learn how here.) Mr. Big (Shot). This man takes his cues from Carrie's go-to guy, wearing flashy suits, carrying wads of cash—or a credit card he's all too eager to max out—and a Rolodex of names he drops at social gatherings as he climbs his own corporate ladder. He's into material possessions and epic experiences he can brag about at his next big event. The Guy's Guy. Your life with this man revolves around his favorite sports teams' schedules, while his

There's dating a type—muscular, intellectual, athletic—and then there are types of guys whose personalities, social circles, and hobbies all support their all-too-stereotypical persona. Chances are, you've dated one or all of these types over the course of your dating career. Let's review, shall we?

The Bad Boy. He's got a wild side, whether he races his motorcycle in the snow or likes to bind you up in the bedroom. He metes out smart-ass comments and sex appeal in equal doses. And while he's the one you don't want to take home to your parents, he is the guy you can't wait to get home alone. (If you're still chasing bad boys and want to break your addiction, you can! Learn how here.)

Mr. Big (Shot). This man takes his cues from Carrie's go-to guy, wearing flashy suits, carrying wads of cash—or a credit card he's all too eager to max out—and a Rolodex of names he drops at social gatherings as he climbs his own corporate ladder. He's into material possessions and epic experiences he can brag about at his next big event.

The Guy's Guy. Your life with this man revolves around his favorite sports teams' schedules, while his fridge is packed with American ale and delivery pizza. His idea of date night is hitting the bar with his bros, then taking you home for a luxurious night of SNL reruns.

The Perfect-on-Paper Guy. He's the one who should be The One. His romantic resume includes intelligence, compassion, and a sense of humor with a side of sweetness. While you can see he's a total catch, something is missing with this one—a kind of chemistry you can't force.

The Nice Guy. This gentlemanly guy goes out of his way to make you happy, so often that he somehow manages to zap the sex appeal right out of your relationship. He's polite, kind, thoughtful—exactly the type of guy your mom has always envisioned for you and who you, despite your best efforts, view more as friend than boyfriend material.

Mr. Laughs-a-Lot. Everything, even a fight with your best friend, can be made into a joke with this man, whose puns are limitless and comedic timing impeccable, if not uber-annoying. While he makes you laugh and knows how to show you a good time, you worry this guy could never get serious about anything, even you.

__Have you ever dated any of these types? What other "types" are there that we've all likely encountered or dated? __